Sunday, August 15, 2010

Kid vs. Squid by Gred Van Eekhout - ESSENTIAL

Van Eekhout, Greg, Kid vs. Squid.  Bloomsbury Press, 2010. Pgs. 196.

Language: G, Violence: PG, Mature Content: G.

Thatcher is spending the year with his eccentric uncle Griswald on the boardwalk this summer at his museum of curiosities.  Amongst the museum is a box that his uncle refers to as the What-Is-It. When a mysterious girl steal the What-Is-It, Thatcher catches up with her and confronts her about her theft. When she tells him that she is the princess of Atlantis and is cursed to stay in the water all winter and run the stands along the boardwalk during the summer, Thatcher decides to help her, but ends up wrapped up in the curse himself! Can Thatcher and the princess save themselves and Atlantis before it’s too late?    What really is the What-Is-It?

A fast-paced, humorous adventure. The characters are well-developed, the story is unique and entertaining. Reluctant and avid readers who enjoy adventure, fantasy, and fast-moving stories will  enjoy reading this book.

EL, MS - ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Jessica M, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.

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